Phoenix (fireboat)

Fireboat Phoenix
History
United States
Name	Phoenix
Owner	State of California
Operator	San Francisco Fire Department
Ordered	1954
In service	1955
Identification	MMSI number: 338127187 Callsign: WX5042
General characteristics
Type	Fireboat
Displacement	146 tons
Length	89 ft (27 m)
Beam	19.5 ft (5.9 m)
Draft	7 ft (2.1 m)
Propulsion	2 × Cummins Model KTA-1150-M inline, 1 × Cummins Model NVHMS-1200
Speed	15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Crew	2 officers, 8 crew (maximum) 1 officer, 2 crew (minimum)

Phoenix is a fireboat owned by State of California and operated by the city of San Francisco in the San Francisco Bay since 1955. Phoenix is known for helping to save Marina District buildings from further destruction by fire following the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Her worthy assistance resulted in a second vintage fireboat obtained for the city. Both Guardian and Phoenix are based at Firehouse No. 35 at Pier 22½ of the Port of San Francisco. Phoenix often leads parades of ships, and takes part in welcoming ceremonies.